Yakult to introduce blood pressure lowering drink
Japanese functional food company Yakult will next month launch a new fermented drink designed to lower blood pressure on its home market, according to a report.
Archives for October 19, 2004
France targets hidden sugars
AFSSA, the French food safety authority, has called for a significant reduction of sugars added to processed foods alongside stronger backing for foods containing wholegrains and high fibre.
Consumer-focused website seeks supplement suppliers
Supplement companies looking for new way to attract consumers are being encouraged to add their product to a website-based brand database, where consumers can compare and contrast the suppplements on offer.
Supplement companies sticking to vitamin strips
Melt-in-your mouth strips are the way forward and supplement makers in the US are also starting to get in on the act, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Iodine-rich ice cream to hit Russian shelves
A new ice cream product enriched with iodine is to be launched in the New Year by Russian dairy group MiasoMolTorg JSC, the first product of its kind on the Russian market and the latest to play on the health credentials of dairy products.
UK ups focus on disease prevention
The UK is increasing its focus on disease prevention under a new £12 million (€17.25m) initiative launched today.
Dairy ingredients company ushers in value-added age
Fonterra has built a new processing plant in New Zealand as part of its strategy to move its dairy business away from commodification and towards producing more value-added products.
New food colour factory to open up opportunities for Chr Hansen
Chr Hansen breaks into the lucrative Chinese market constructing its first production facilities to provide more flexibility to serve the burgeoning local food industry, reports Lindsey Partos.
Soy unlikely to impact fertility
Soy is unlikely to damage fertility in women, report researchers, who investigated the theory that its positive impact on breast cancer risk may have other, unwanted effects.
Kraft's earnings suffer despite healthy efforts
Despite attempts by Kraft Foods to give the company a healthier image, earnings fell for the fifth straight quarter as higher commodity costs and retail price pressures took their toll.